Tips from the Masters

Over the years, I’ve collected some tips from some masters. Here are a few:—There are no new sins; the old ones get more publicity.—There are worst things than getting a call for a wrong number at 4 AM- like, it is the right number.—I have now reached the age where happy hour is a nap.—After 65, if you do not wake up aching in someplace, you are probably dead.—Always be yourself because people that matter, do not mind. The ones that mind do not matter.—Be very careful reading the fine print, There is no way you are going to like it.—Do you realize that in 40 years, thousands of old ladies will be running around with tattoos in strange places.—It is only a game when their team is winning.—Why is it that you feel much younger at class reunions than everyone else looks?—Don’t lie; lies build up and eventually you are caught.—Smile, it takes less effort to smile than to frown and it makes you and everyone else feel better.—To be happy and successful, find a job you love to do, do it to the best of your ability and you will be rewarded.—Remember to hug your children; your children are yours forever.—Busy people do not have time for doctors and stay healthier.—Don’t retire, keep working. You will be happier and healthier—We all have a talent; use your talents to help others.—Everyone will not always love you, but they should respect you.—The nicest thing about the future is it always starts tomorrow.—If you do not have a sense of humor, you probably don’t have any sense at all.—A good time to keep your mouth shut is when you are in deep water.—Don’t audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.—Growing old beats the alternative dying young.—Your children get only one childhood.—All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.—If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw the problems everyone else has, we’d grab ours back.—Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.—No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.—Life is not always tied with a bow, but it’s still a gift.—Put off decisions until you are in a better mood.—Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.—When in doubt, just take the next small step.—Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.—Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.—You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.—Cry with someone. It’s more healing than crying alone,—It’s okay to get angry with God. He can take it.—Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.—When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.—Make peace with your past so it won’t screw up the present.—It’s okay to let your children see you cry.—Don’t compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.—Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.—Whatever doesn’t kill you really does make you stronger.—When it comes to going after what you love in life, don’t take no for an answer.—Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.—Over prepare, and then go with the flow.—Be eccentric now don’t wait for old age to wear pink.—The most important sex organ is the brain.—No one is in charge of your happiness but you.—Frame every so-called disaster with these words: “In five years will it matter?”—Forgive everyone everything.—What other people think of you is none of your business.—However good or bad a situation is; it will change.Time heals most everything. Give time time.* * * * *Michael Aun is a syndicated columnist and writes a weekly column for this newspaper. To contact Michael Aun, email him at maun@lasvegastribune.com.

The author of five books and hundreds of articles, Michael Aun's syndicated column, "Behind the Mike" has appeared for over a quarter of a century in weekly periodicals across the country. Michael Aun manages a sales force servicing over 100 cities from 20 regional offices with some 35,000 insurance clients. He is a Life and Qualifying Member of the Million Dollar Round Table, for whom he has also been a main platform speaker. His last book, The Toastmasters International Guide to Successful Speaking was a top seller. His newest book, Rules from the Leader Ship, will be out shortly. To contact Michael, email him at maun@lasvegastribune.com.